This Is Not a Drill: West Elm Just Launched an Outdoor Furniture Collab with Marimekko

I love an Adirondack chair as much as the next person. But outdoor furniture is a real opportunity to go a little crazy with colour and pattern—after all, Western Canadian weather doesn’t quite allow for the year-round use of patio chairs. In these precious summer months, we should celebrate design that brings the sunshine. An example, you ask? West Elm just announced a collaboration with Marimekko today, and the new line has the perfect playful, bright and summer-y vibe.

Here are some of our favourite picks from the limited-edition collection, available online now.

Our 6 Favourite Things in the Summer West Elm + Marimekko Collab

1. A Flowery Hammock

Is it medically possible to feel stressed out in a hammock? Possibly, but the beautiful marigold-printed Papajo hammock ($269) makes it pretty darn tough. This is the sort of summer lounge spot that causes fights among family members: better order one per person.

2. An Indoor/Outdoor Pillow

The pattern in this indoor/outdoor pillow ($89) is called Kavio, and it was first designed almost sixty years ago. Says Marimekko: “Maija Isola got the idea for the Kaivo fabric (1964) at a well. She dropped the pail in by accident and was mesmerised by the living rings that formed on the surface of the water.” Six decades later, it’s still pretty hypnotic.

3. A Bright and Colourful Beanbag Chair

This might be a sign that indoor/outdoor furniture has reached its absolute peak (unless someone is out there is beta-testing an outdoor bunkbed–if so, please send me an email). The Marimekko bean bag ($599) is water-resistant and looks just as Insta-worthy as it is nap-worthy.

4. A Floral Doormat

The Marimekko doormat in Kukkatori Poppy ($45) feels like the sort of welcome mat that a fairy who lives in a tree might use—’tis the season for giving your doorstep a little flower power.

5. A Beautiful Outdoor Rug

Who let the rugs out? The usually-indoor floor-covering gets an al fresco makeover in the Papajo colbalt rug ($599). This feels like the key to giving your patio an instant update.

6. A Floral Outdoor Sofa

Marigolds again—couldn’t resist. The Marimekko Playa outdoor sofa ($2,099) is a bold choice. High risk, high reward: we love the mix of bright yellows with the natural wood.